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Hi Scott,
Just checking in on Frank Scales’ results with Paragon. I haven’t been able to locate any recent postings beyond this one. This is a great site. However, I’m not a savvy tech.
Thanks,
SusieWe have purchased properties here in Parrita through Paragon Properties of Costa Rica. Quite pleased with the progress and people we are dealing with.
I agree AudEars…After speaking with my friend in Los Suenos (who has been purchasing properties in CR for 10 years), he suggested if we were going to go through with it this way, that I call the Developer’s attorney and obtain the filing # filed with the registry and titulo registration to verify clear title, which we did. But to us, $5K was a deposit we could live with while reserching to hold our place in the inexpensive offering. We were well aware of the marketing campaign Paragon was putting in place, and that those prices would be rising rather quickly.
I spoke to the same Chicago teacher, but was not told I had to do so before receiving any information and did so, AFTER I received it. I also spoke with an airline pilot that purchased 5 lotsI guess it depends on the salesperson you spoke to. I’m in Sales development and I know it atkes all kinds, but if you play it smart, you can work with them. I personally spoke to Paragon’s attorney (schooled in the states)for over and hour and he answered all my questions. I was well aware that Paragon had not issued lots on quite a bit of land they called ‘green land’ until they knew their permits for the subdivided lots were in place and approved. It turned out they were able to issue additional lots after the re-assessment was complete and measurement of property lines were designated and approved. I am not here to defend Paragon or discredit anyone’s less than adequate experience with them. I merely suggest to anyone considering the endeavor, to do their own homework. I also kept in touch with Paragon weekly, spoke and questioned several of the engineers about how things would be done and the ongoing progress. We had never been ‘lied’ to, to date. And if anything was unclear to them, they were honest in telling us that. I can only pass on our own experience.
sschmidt –
I have seen the two models now being constructed in The Gables. With the looks of things, they should be ready in about 4-6 weeks (my opinion) My husband has been in construction for 20 years, along with a dear friend who is a structural engineer (also purchasing property)and my Dad, an engineer himself.Our first lot is also in Parrita in Phase I of the Heights of Pacifica Development. Our lot has panoramic views of the hills, mountains and a great view of the ocean. We are about a mile and a half from the ocean about 260ft above sea level. Beaches are accessible within a 10 minute drive from the property. Roads have just about all been terraced out, property lines flagged and the 4″ main for the water and sewage system is in place. There is still some work left on that since Parrita was overcome by heavy rains this past rainy season, which thawrted work efforts with digging and trenching.
Manuel Antonio is about 40 minutes south of Parrita. Our newest lot is in Presidential Estates in Quepos, just 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio Park. We will have the opportunity to go back and inspect that lot by June/July of this year. God willing. We live at the Jersey Shore and realize that the proerty we bought was ocean view and not ocean front (which carries it’s own problems) The more I see panoramically of Costa Rica, the better. We have friends that have been in Los Suenos for nearly 10 years and run 26 boast out fo the Marriot Marina.
We came into this project very early on and only required a $5K deposit and total purfhase price for 1 acre was $16,500. The permits were issued for subdivision of the 1 acre lots into 1/4 acres. So for us, this was an opportunity to have a speculation that panned out better than the stock market has given us, so far.
Have to go but will be bcak to check in.
Hi Guys,
I just found this site and I must say it’s been interesting reading. We purchased a lot from Paragon about a year and a half ago while Inri Robles was still President. We have been back, our latest trip just 2 weeks ago. We received our corp books this past June and the deed on the property we purchased followed in Aug. During our last stay, we were guests in the corp’s estate in San Jose in the company of the Chairman, Bill Gale for most of our stay. Incredible human being with a pretty awesome track record to say the least.
When we, and friends of ours first embarked on this adventure back in June of 2004, I admit we too were quite skeptical….BUT… we did lots of homework!! We have also seen tremendous progress since our first visit over a year ago and have been in constant contact. This past visit, not only did we purchase another lot, we were married on Tortuga Island and left CR as husband and wife. Paragon was so incredibly kind enough to have photos of our wedding, as well as our visit posted on the website.
I’ve spoken to many who have gone through the process, as well as those that have requested deposits returned for various reasons.
We have a 4 year plan in place to be in CR for good!Pura Vida!
